Nothing but fairways &amp; greens (N.B.F. &amp; Greens)

ABSTRACT

Stroke Play: A player records the number of strokes he/she takes on each hole. After the match is completed, the player with the least amount of strokes wins. Match Play: The player with the least amount of stokes taken on a hole wins the hole. The player that wins more holes wins the match. Point Scoring Accuracy Golf: A player earns one point each time they hit a fairway in regulation. If the player hits a green in regulation, they are awarded one point, or a number of points according to how close the ball finishes to the hole. The goal, (18-72 Hole Event) of the player is to have more points than their opponent does at the end of the match, or in match play, to score more points on a hole, thus winning more holes.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION Notting But Fairways & Greens (N.B.F. & Greens)

Corrects the faults of slow play, balls flying too far and differenttees for men/women. The major way golf has been scored is by the numberof strokes a player ends up making in a round of golf. This new scoringformat awards points that are based on a golfer's accuracy. Thebackground of the invention is best understood by reading the summary.

TECHNICAL FIELD (Example of Changes) N.B.F. & Greens Point Scoring Parfor a 9-Hole Golf Course

Par 3 Holes are Par 1 Holes! Par 4 holes are Par 2 Holes! Par 5 holesare Par 3 Holes!

(Par 5 holes are always played as 3 shot holes.)

-   -   5 Par 2 holes=2 points per hole are possible 5×2=10 total points    -   2 Par 3 holes=3 points per hole are possible 2×3=6 total points    -   2 Par 1 holes=1 stroke per hole is possible 2×1=2 total points

Par for 9 holes would be 18 Par for 18 holes would be 36

Definition of A Fairway Hit in Regulation (F.H.R.)

Tee ball hit on a Par 1, 2, and Par 3 comes to rest in a fairway. The2^(nd) shot hit on a Par 3.

Definition of A Green Hit in Regulation (G.I.R.)

A Par 1 Tee ball, a 2^(nd) shot to a Par 2, and a 3^(rd) shot to a Par 3that stays on the green.

Definition of Point Scoring Accuracy Event

Each time a player hits a fairway in regulation, the player earns 1point. According to where a player's ball finishes on the green, anumber of points are earned. At the end of the match, the player scoringthe most points wins the event. Putting does not take place in the basicgame, and has no bearing in determining the winner.

Definition of Point Scoring Match Play

Players play to win more holes than their opponent does. The player whoearns more points on a hole wins that hole. When a player is down moreholes than there are left to play, the match is over. At the end of thematch if the players are tied (All Square) a sudden death playoff takesplace. In our games, the goal of the players (in the match play format)is to win the match by hitting more fairways and/or greens, or to holeout.

(Sudden Victory)

THE ONE PUTT ONLY OPTIONAL RULE THAT ALLOWS PUTTING

An event can be declared a Nothing But Fairways & Greens (One Putt Only)Event. This rule allows players who reach the green in regulation thechoice of putting the ball once. They do not have to putt at all. If theplayer sinks the putt, they earn 1 point. If the player misses the puttthey shall pick up the ball, and move rapidly off the green. Any playerputting on the same green a second time is required to reduce theirpoints by three. A player with no points will be minus points. (In thehole.)

The Four Basic Games Are

(Nothing But Fairways & Greens) (Point Scoring Scramble) On Courseevents

(Nothing But Fairways) *Nonwalking & walking events

(Nothing But Greens) On-Course walking or *Nonwalking event

SUMMARY Nothing But Fairways & Greens (N.B.F. & Greens) FIELD OFSPORTS/GOLF Type of Invention

A fast paced scoring golf game that's based on golf swing accuracy.

PURPOSE OF INVENTION

To make accuracy the key component of golf

To reduce the time it takes to play a round of golf

To equalize the game between those of different ages and gender.

Golf was originally designed as a game of ball striking accuracy. Thegolf ball and golf club manufacturers of today have changed the verynature of the game. They have provided the players with equipment thatnow allows Professional Golf Association (PGA) tour players to hitbooming drives of 370 yards or more. Most of those drives find therough, but because the ball ends up so close to the green, the playercan, with ease, muscle it the remaining short distance to the hole andstill make birdie. Jack Nicklaus hits the ball further now off the teethen he did 20 years ago! Jack has been quoted as saying, “Any golfcourse lower than 7,000 yards is now outdated. The United States GolfAssociation (USGA) should make tour players play a standard ball!” Jackis not the only one who is wondering where the game is going. PGAofficials have been pulling their hair out wondering how to keep thegolf courses that are listed at 6,700 yards or less, PGA playable. Theyare also worried that fans and the average public golfer, who is notable to hit the ball half as far as the pros, will lose interest in thegame. Along with that concern is another major problem. Over half thetime the players spend on the course they are standing around the green,putting, or waiting to putt. Most spectators, those that are there inperson, and those that are at home, feel as though they are watchingpaint dry. The game has slowed down. It can now take 5-6 hours to play18 holes of golf. The final major problem they face is the one of ageand gender. PGA players, Senior Tour players and Ladies ProfessionalGolf Association (LPGA) tour players all play from different tees. Thismeans they really cannot play each other from the same tees, and theyare all playing a different golf course. Is there a way to eliminatethese problems? Yes there is, but until now the thinking has beenincorrect. Today, instead of building 6,700-yard golf courses, the trendis to build them 7,200-yards or more. Players are continually assessedstrokes in the effort to speed up play. Equality in the sport is stillnonexistent, but yes, there is a better way. Just change the way golf isscored! N.B.F. & Greens does just that! It has a scoring system basedupon accuracy. Players can only score by hitting the fairways andgreens. Problem Number One is then solved. Unless the players or thesponsors, etc, choose to play the game with the One Putt Rule in place,no putting is involved. Either way, the pace of the sport quickensdramatically. Problem Number Two, watching paint dry, will then besolved At the end of the match, the most accuracy player, regardless ofgender or age is declared the winner. Problem Number three is solved.

DESCRIPTION OF N.B.F. & GREENS

#1

Points Scoring Accuracy Event (On-Course Walking)

Player earns 1 point for each fairway that they hit in regulation.

Player earns 1 point for each green that they hit in regulation.

A Hole in One or a 10 yards or more Fairway or Hazard Ace (scores 6points).

A player loses 1 point for a tee ball that is hit out-of-bounds. (Can beregained)

Players can earn 3 bonus points for hitting a Par 2 in 1, or a Par 3 in2.

At the end of the match the player accumulating the most points wins theevent.

2nd Shots Hit to a Par 3

If a player's ball goes past the front of the green and fails to findthe green, the player shall take 50 paces back from the front of thegreen, and drop a ball. The player will be hitting what will now betheir 3^(rd) shot. At the end of the match the player accumulating themost points wins the event.

N.B.F. & Greens Point Scoring Par for a 9-Hole Golf Course

(Par 3 holes are always played as 3 shot holes.)

5 Par 2 holes=2 points per hole are possible 5×2=10 total points

2 Par 3 holes=3 points per hole are possible 2×3=6 total points

2 Par 1 holes=1 stroke per hole is possible 2×1=2 total points

Par for 9 holes would be 18 Par for 18 holes would be 36

#1(A)

Optional Ball on Green Scoring Rule

Player still receives 1 point each time that they hit a fairway inregulation.

Players play to hit scoring zones on the greens. The number of pointsawarded

depends on the ball's final position.

6 Points: Any ball 10 yards from the green or in a hazard that finds thecup Ball within 5 feet of the pin Player earns 4 Points Ball within 10feet of the pin Player earns 3 Points Ball within 20 feet of the pinPlayer earns 2 Points

For a Ball on the green further than 20′ 1″ away from the pin: Playerearns 1 Point

(The player accumulating the most points wins the match)

The sponsors or owner of the course shall provide each group of players,or have at each green, a standard measuring tape. The tape shall be atleast 20 feet in length. Any ball coming to rest on a scoring line willbe given the lower zone's score.

Note: Nonwalking events take place at golf ranges, in parks, or ondesignated golf course fairways.

Nothing But Fairways & Greens is the primary game event. In general, itsets forth the tone and governs over variations of it. At all times theplayers will, in good faith, adhere to its general rules.

#1(B)

Match Play Accuracy Event (On-Course Walking)

The goal of the player is to win more holes than his/her opponent does.The player scoring the highest number of points on a hole wins it.Anytime a player is down more holes than there are to be played, orSudden Victory happens, or by disqualification, the match is over. * SeeRule #2 (Sudden Victory Option Rule). If the players get to and completethe final hole and are all square, (tied) a play-off shall take place.From the fairway's Drop Zone, (located 100 yards away) they will replaythe 9^(th) or 18^(th) green. The sponsor can add another 25 or 50 yardsto the 100-yard distance. The players take turns hitting a total ofthree balls each to the green. The player or team who hits the ball thatfinishes nearest the hole wins the event. *The Sudden Victory OptionRule could be in effect.

Nothing But Fairways and Greens (Example)

Starting at Hole # 1, (A Par 2 Hole) each player hits a ball. If aplayer's ball ends up in the fairway, he/she is given 1 point. A ballcoming to rest in the fairway, but touching the first cut or rough isconsidered inbounds. If a player fails to hit the fairway no point isgiven. The player that is furthest from the designated green always hitsfirst. If their ball ends up on the green; they are awarded 1 point. Ifa player ends up with more points than their opponent does they win thehole. If neither player scores a point or if both players score the samenumber of strokes the hole is tied. (All square) All players are topromptly pick up their balls, move off the green and move on to the nexthole. If a player's Tee ball comes to rest on a designated Par 1 Green,he/she is awarded 1 point. A ball on the green but touching the fringeis to be considered on the green. All (Par 3 holes) are to be played as3 shot holes. Hitting the Tee Ball in the fairway scores the player 1point. If the player's second shot (ball) finishes in the fairwayanother point is scored. If the player's third shot finishes on thegreen they score 1 point. In other words, on a Par 3 hole, a playerfailing to hit the fairway twice or the green once, will have zeropoints. A player hitting the fairway twice and the green once will havescored 3 points. A match is over when one player has lost more holesthan there are left to play.

Rule #1

In team events no more than three players per team are allowed. Whendetermining who hits the next shot, the members of three player teamsmust stay and play in their original hitting order. Two player teammembers are required to alternate hitting first on every other hole.

Rule #2 SUDDEN VICTORY OPTION (Match Play Only)

Full match or can be schedule to kick in at a certain time, i.e., thelast 9 holes of a match. Any time (on any hole) when a player is thelast to hit to a green and their ball ends up at rest inside the cup thematch is over. Sudden Victory) If the player scoring an ace (Par 1 hole)hits first, the opponent has one shot (chance) to top the ace. The sameif the player is hitting their second shot from the fairway or rough orsand. (Called a Fairway Ace or a Sand Ace). Failure to do so means thatlife isn't always fair; the match is over, ending in Sudden Victory forthe player who scored the Ace.

#2

MATCH PLAY

(For parks, driving ranges or single fairways of a golf course.)

#1 WOOD DRIVING ACCURACY EVENT (NONWALKING)

In this game, (match) all balls are hit to the same fairway. A number offairways for individual matches can be used, i.e., a golf course's #1and #10 fairways.

Rule #1

Players are to use a # 1 wood to drive golf balls over a certaindistance and have them stay inbound. (At rest within a fairway) It issuggested that this distance for professionals be set at 240-250 yards.The width of fairway may be set at 10, 15, or 20 yards. For amateurs andnovices, this distance to be covered (fairway), would be 200 yards. Thewidth of the fairway may be set at 25, 30, or 40 yards. The fairwaydistance and width may be marked with different types of materials. Itis suggested that poles be used with flags or balloons attached.Preferably, poles would be at a height that makes them visible fromteeing areas. The poles could be spaced and placed on chalk lines thatmark the inbound/out-of-bound areas.

Rule #2

Any ball hitting a pole, rock, etc, (excluding an overhanging wire, orsprinkler head) is considered the Rub-of-the Green and will be scored inor out by its final resting-place. Any ball coming to rest on aninbound/out-of-bounds line is to be considered inbounds.

Rule #3 (Sometimes called the Equalizer Rule)

To adjust to the skill of the participants, the fairway distances andwidths may be changed.

Rule #4

To determine opponents or bracket of play, players' names will be drawn.To determine the honor of hitting first, a coin is to be tossed. Ifthere is more than one designated hitting area for a fairway, a coinwill be tossed to determine the player/players positions.

Rule #5

The Player who wins a hole has the honor of hitting first on the ensuinghole. If a player hits out of turn, the player who had won the honor,(if he so desires) can insist that his opponent re-hit in the properorder, and in that case, the opponent's first ball is declared illegal.It is the Players' responsibility, not the referee's, to keep abreast ofthe order of play. Once that hole is finished, it is then too late toclaim the honor and the referee will assume the honor was passed, andthere is no disqualification. If a player hits out of turn and is askedto re-hit and refuses, the player shall be disqualified and declared theloser of the match.

Rule #6

As in match play, the match is over when one player is up more fairwaysthan there are to be played. The loser gives the winner a handshake. Ifthere is a tie after the final hole has been played, (all square) thematch continues until a player wins a hole. (Sudden Death) If morematches are to be played, the winner moves on.

Rule #7

One person should be designated by the sponsors of the game to be theHead Judge. Judge Assistants and Ball Spotters/Markers are to be chosen.The Marker or Markers can be located down the field of play but outsideof the landing area. Their function is to determine and to indicatewhether a player's drive is inbound or out. In cases where there are noMarkers; all judgement calls are left to the judges. Their decisions arenot to be questioned. If an instant video taping replay system isavailable and a player feels that a number of close calls (at least two)are suspect, he may, within 5 minutes after the match, file an officialprotest and ask for a review. Where a clear difference is seen the twoplayers involved must replay those holes and a final winner will bedeclared. However, in the event the deadline has expired the results arefinal.

Rule #8

A player is required to sign their scorecard. Failure to do so, or if anincorrect card is signed, the player would be disqualified. If he/shehad won their game, that game will be forfeited to the other player.

Rule #9

The loser of the match must give the winner a handshake and the winnermoves on to the next flight of matches. If no further matches are to beplayed, the winner is declared the Champion or Champions of the event.

EXAMPLE OF THE NOTHING BUT FAIRWAYS EVENT

(Both players are to have their own bucket of balls) Starting on Hole#1, Player #1 hits his drive (ball) at least 200 yards and it comes torest (inbound) in the fairway. Player #2 hits his drive and it comes torest out-of-bounds. He has lost the hole and is now 1 down with 17holes/fairways to play. Standing on the same tee (Now considered Hole#2/Fairway #2) each player hits another ball to that same fairway. Ifboth players hit the fairway, Player #1 remains 1 up with 16holes/fairways to play. If Player #1 misses the fairway and Player #2hits the fairway, the match is all square with 16 holes/fairwavs toplay. If Player #1 hits Fairway #2 and Player #2 misses the fairway,Player #1 wins the hole. He/she is now 2 up with 16 holes/fairways toplay. The match continues as the same tee becomes Hole #3, 4, 5, etc.When one player is down more holes/fairways than there are to be played,the match is over. If Hole #18 is completed and players are all square,(tied) the players will play extra holes (Sudden Death) until a hole iswon.

#2(A)

Flex Distances & Any Club Accuracy Event (Non Walking and Walking) Rule#1

In place of the #1 Wood the sponsors may choose any club.

Rule #2

Players will play/hit to nothing but the fairways of a golf course ormultiple fairways.

Rule #3

The sponsors may choose to play the course/fairways as they are, oraccording to the skills of the players adjust the inbound bounties. Thesponsors' also selects the kind of club to be used on each hole.

EXAMPLE

Starting on Hole #1 players each hit one ball to its fairway. The twoballs are judged whether they are in or out of the fairway. The playerswill either be all square or one will be 1 down with 17 to play whilethe other will be 1 up with 17 to go. The players continue to followGame #2(A) format.

Rule #4

All the other rules of game #2(A) are in force.

#3

Nothing But Greens Match Play Iron Accuracy Event (On-Course Walking)Rule #1

The sponsor or the course owner will set the course up as a Par 3 golfcourse, having 9 or 18 holes available for play. All of the Par 4 andPar 5 holes will have their teeing areas located in their fairways at adistance, which makes each hole a reachable Par 3. The sponsors orcourse owner will determine the distances of greens or targets. Suchgames as those that have a ball land on a green or target, etc. withincircles, and stay there are considered a Nothing but Fairways & GreensEvent.

Rule #2

The Match Play rules of the Nothing but Fairways Events are relevant.The difference is a ball on the green is considered to be inbounds. Theball may be resting against the fringe (ball on the green) but not onthe fringe, in a fairway, or in a hazard.

Rule #3

All of the other game rules of (Nothing but Fairways) are in effect. TheSudden Victory Rule is in force at all times.

#3-(A)

Point Scoring Event (Walking or Nonwalking)

The number of points scored is based on how close the player's ballfinishes to the hole.

At the end of the match the player with the most points is the winner.

(Sudden Victory Rule could be in Play)

6 points for a ball that finds the cup

4 Points are awarded for ball within 5 feet of the pin

3 Points are awarded for ball within 10 feet of the pin

2 Points are awarded for ball within 20 feet of the pin

1 Point for ball on the green but at least 20′ 1″ away from the hole

3(B)

Nonwalking Format (Sudden Victory Rule Could Be in Play)

This game is good for sponsors where space is a problem. (Driving Rangesor Parks)

Rule #1

Starting from Hole #1 to the last, a player or team hits a ball to eachhole. If there are not enough holes available, then a repeat of theavailable holes will be the rule, or at the beginning of the contestsponsor can put in a format place where each ball is considered a hole.

(Example)

A player's first ball (Ball #1) lands and stays on the green. On thescorecard for Hole #1 the player marks an (X). If the player fails tohit the green a zero (0) is marked. Ball #2 becomes the second hole onthe scorecard. Ball #3 becomes the third hole on the card and so on. Ifthere were only 3 greens, the players would hit 6 balls to each hole.Each of those balls would be considered a hole making it an 18-Holecontest. The player or team wins the hole if they hit the green and theother player or team does not.

Rule #2

The number of target greens should be at least three or more.

Rule #3

The number of balls hit to each green should be in as equal amounts aspossible.

3 Holes˜6 balls hit to each hole.

4 Holes˜5 balls hit to each of the first 2 holes, 4 to each of the tworemaining holes.

5 Holes˜4 balls hit to each of the first 4 holes, 2 balls hit to the oneremaining hole.

6 Holes˜3 balls hit to each of the holes.

7 Holes˜2 balls hit to each of the first 6 holes, 6 balls hit to the oneremaining hole.

8 Holes˜2 balls hit to first 7 holes, 2 balls hit to each of the tworemaining holes.

9 Holes˜2 balls hit to each of the holes.

The match is over (as in Match Play) when the player is down (in thiscase) more points than can be made up in the remaining holes.

#4 (SPECIAL TEAM PLAY) Point Scoring Team Scramble Format

Each team member can earn I point for hitting a fairway in regulation.Just as in a regular scramble format, a team can choose to play from anytee ball position. However, if the team decides to take their next shotsfrom a spot of a ball that has come to rest outside of the fairway, forthat hole, they forfeit any and all of the fairway points the team wouldhave earned. To retain fairway points, the team must hit their secondshot from the fairway. When a team member ball hits a green inregulation, (according to which scoring zone their ball comes to restin) they can earn a number of points for the team. Whenever more thanone ball finds a green; the team can choose which ball position to puttfrom. By sinking the putt an additional point can be earned. If all teammembers fail to hit the green in regulation, no green points are earned,and for that hole the team is finished with scoring.

POINTS FOR BALL ON GREEN IN REGULATION

1 point if ball is outside of 20 feet from the hole

2 points for ball within 20 feet of the hole

3 points for ball within 10 feet of the hole

4 points for ball within 10 feet of the hole

6 points for a ball that finds the cup

N.B.F. & GREENS' RULES, AND REGULATIONS

The sponsor of a game will choose the type of game to be played and ingames where it is essential to designate the distance, widths of thefairways, or targets, they will do so. Sponsors will oversee therequired boundary markings of all the fairways, greens, targets, andDrop Zones. Sponsors will appoint a Head Judge individual JudgeAssistants, and downfield Ball Spotters/Markers. A Judge's Assistantwill ensure that the players adhere to the rules of the game. Allviolations are to be reported to the Head Judge. Events can bedesignated Open, Men's, Women's, and Couples, (mixed gender) Partners(same gender) or a team consisting of at least 3 players, but not morethan 6. Games can be designated as 9-72 Hole events. The longer eventsshould be held over a number of days.

Partners, Couples & Teams/Other than Team Scrambles Events

A partner or team member plays Hole #1. The other partner or anotherteam member plays Hole #2. No player is allowed to hit more than oneshot in a row. Before each contest the team's captain will compose alist of numbered players, (as high as six), and gives it to the HeadJudge. Team players must play and stay in their original position. Noteam member can ever Play out of turn! If a team member plays out ofturn on a hole; the hole is forfeited to the other team. Any second suchviolation by the same team during the same match results in automaticforfeiture.

No Touching of the Ball Rule and its Exceptions

(a) A player may not nudge, or touch the ball while it is either in thefairway or the rough. If during a point scoring event a player does so,on their score card they shall mark, and minus themselves 4 points.(−Minus 4 points) In a match play event the player loses the hole. Ifduring the same event a player commits such an act a second time, anautomatic disqualification shall take place.

(b) If a player's ball is in causal water or if they have to stand incausal water to hit, the player, with the consent of his opponent or aJudge's Assistant, may get a free drop. The drop will be made within2-club lengths outside of the water, but no nearer to the green.

(c) Par 5 Hole Tee Ball: Any player hitting a ball in a water hole mustdrop a ball at least 10 yards back from the edge of the embankment. (Nonearer to the hole) The dropping zone must be directly on the same linethat the ball took to the water. If there are no embankments, the edgeof the water will be the starting point for the drop. Player will beplaying their third shot. A ball in the water that is located in thefairway is a ball that has missed the fairway or green.

(d) If a ball hits the fairway and becomes embedded, the player may liftand clean the ball, and drop it within 2 feet of the spot, but no nearerthe green.

(e) If a player's ball comes to rest in any hole, imbedded or in a“Ground Under Repair” area, the player may drop the ball within a clublength of the spot but no nearer the green.

(f) If a ball comes to rest behind, in, or against manmade objects, etc,(preventing the player from having a direct shot at the green,Line-of-Sight Relief is given. The drop will be made at the closestrelief point but no nearer the green. (Exceptions) Unlike the USGA webelieve it is unfair to include bleachers and fences. It is to beassumed the player was aware they were there. Therefore, no free dropsare allowed! You hit it there, you play the ball as it is or declare itunplayable, pick up the ball and move on!

(g) If a ball ends up on a cart path, sprinkler head, sidewalk, road, orif the player has to stand on such, the player is entitled to a freedrop within a club length of the spot but no nearer the green!

(h) If a ball hits any overhanging electrical wire, or sprinkler head,the player is entitled to replay the stroke without penalty.

Balls Hit In Other Hazards (Sand Traps, etc.)

A ball hit in a sand trap or hazard (even if within a fairway) is amissed fairway or green. If the ball is playable, the rules concerning“Hazards” Current USGA Golf Rules apply.

Unplayable Balls (On-Course Walking Events) Par 4 Hole & Par 5 Hole

At any time after leaving the teeing area, a player finds his ball insuch a position to be unplayable, (player believes there is no chance ofreaching the green in regulation) they should, in the best interest ofthe game, and without delay, declare the ball unplayable. (See touchingof the Ball Rules). It is up to the player to make the call. Once aplayer declares a ball unplayable, they are not allowed to hit anothershot on that hole.

Penalty For Balls Hit Out-of-Bounds (White Stakes)

Player loses (−1) point and marks they scorecard as such. If the playerhas no points, that player will be minus −1 and in the hole. On a Par 1hole the player is out of the hole. For a Par 2 hole, including a Par 3tee ball/2^(nd) shot, when the player reaches that hole's 150-yardmarker drop zone, (located in both the right and left rough), if theychose, they may drop a ball, on the out of bounds side. From that pointthey may play to the green in an attempt to recover the (1) penaltystroke. If their ball ends up at rest (anywhere) on the green, theplayer regains the (1) point that they lost. Match play: If bothplayers' tee shots (Par 2 or Par 3 Hole) or 2^(nd) shots on a Par 3Hole, are found to be unplayable, or both, are out-of-bounds, bothplayers will without delay pick up their balls and proceed to the dropzones. (Each player will hit one ball to the green. The player hittingtheir ball closest to the pin (Hole)

Building a Stance

At no time may a player build a stance. A player may bend weeds,branches, and such, but no breaking of anything is allowed. (Minus 2points)

Game Play

A player may play with 17 clubs that conforms to the USGA specificationsfor clubs. A player may not change the layout (set-up) of the course orhitting areas for any event. After 9 holes of play a player may changetype of ball they will be playing. Must verbally state the change to theofficials and other players before beginning the next 9 Holes. Any ballthat is clearly damaged may be changed, (by agreement with opponent) atany time. Violation: Match Play: Lost of all holes won while using theundeclared ball. Point Scoring: Minus −6 point. Players can bedisqualified at any time for unsportsman like behavior, i.e., swearing,disrespecting the game, players, officials, or spectators. If a playeris in need of a ruling, players should discontinue play and call for anofficial.

MAJOR RULE THAT ALLOWS PUTTING The One Putt Only Rule

An event can be declared a Nothing But Fairways & Greens (One Putt Only)Event. This rule allows players that reach the green in regulation, thechoice of putting the ball once. They do not have to putt, but if theychoose to putt, and they make it, they earn 1 point. If the player failsto sink the putt they are to pick up the ball and move rapidly off thegreen. Any player putting on the same green a second time is required toreduce their points by three. A player with no points will be (−) minuspoints and will be in the hole. Any sponsor, granted permission, mayform leagues based on a weekly point system of scoring. Each month thehigh scorers qualify to play in the State's Regional Tournament. Winnersof those events Qualify for the Sectional Events. The top three playersin the Sectional qualify for the National Nothing But Fairways & Greens,Tournament of Champions.

PATENT PENDING, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

No part of the N.B.F. & GREENS format may be reproduced in any mannerwhatsoever without the written permission of Willie E. Bell, Presidentof N.B.F. & Greens Inc. Furthermore, legal action will be taken againstany person or persons that does so without permission and any person orpersons who enters into any agreement with any person, or persons, toproduce, run, or hold any event, any tournament, or any contest that issimilar in nature.

1. What I claim as my invention is a point scoring format for scoringgolf accuracy excellence; where players play to win holes by hittingeither a single fairway and/or green, or where par for each hole isdetermined by a regulated number of strokes a player is allowed to taketo hit fairways and /or greens; i.e., (standard 9-18 hole golf course),all par 3 holes become par 1 holes, i.e., tee ball lands on the green;player earns 1 point, and all par 4 holes become par 2 holes, i.e., teeball lands in a fairway; 2^(nd) shot/ball lands on the green; playerearns 2 points, and all par 5 holes become par 3 holes, i.e., tee ball,and 2^(nd) shot/ball in the fairway; 3^(rd) shot/ball on the green;player earns 3 points; therefore, any player that hits more fairways and/or greens in regulation has earned more points, or wins more holes thantheir opponents, and is declared the winner.